Archaeological Field Technician

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate Archaeological Field Technicians to join their Cultural Resources team. This role involves exciting fieldwork opportunities across the Mid-Atlantic, primarily in New York and Pennsylvania. You will engage in various archaeological tasks, from conducting surveys to excavating sites, while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in anthropology or archaeology, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Join a team that values safety, quality, and ethical practices while making a significant impact on the communities served.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Short-term/Long-term Disability Plans

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory, survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Strong technical skills and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological fieldwork tasks including surveys and excavations.
• Clean, catalog, and photograph artifacts.

Skills

Archaeological Fieldwork

Mapping Equipment

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

B.A./B.S. in Anthropology/Archaeology

Completion of Archaeology Field School

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Archaeological Field Technician - ( 250001TB )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Cultural Resources team has an opportunity for on-call archaeological field technicians to support field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Stantec is seeking Archaeological Field Technicians to assist with upcoming fieldwork that will occur primarily in New York and Pennsylvania.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The position will primarily consist of fieldwork but may include exposure to a wider range of other duties including laboratory research and analysis. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: perform archaeological fieldwork tasks including controlled surface survey; shovel test survey; and excavation. Duties may also include cleaning, cataloging, photographing, and labeling artifacts recovered from surface collection and excavation.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery

• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

• Detail oriented; resourceful; self-motivated; strong initiative

• Positive and energetic attitude

• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time

Education and Experience

• B.A./B.S. in anthropology/archaeology or related field with sufficient experience

• Successful completion of an archaeology field school, preferred

• At least 6 months of experience conducting archaeological survey and excavation, preferred

• Knowledge of prehistoric and historic material culture

• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas and/or humid continental climate, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and digging

• Qualified applicants should exhibit strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making decisions in the field

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles

• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

• NYC $27.00 Per Hour / Outside NYC $21.00 Per Hour - NYC $38.00 Per Hour / Outside NYC $30.00 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-West Chester

Other Locations : United States-New York-Albany, United States-New York, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Amherst, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-New York-Rochester

Organization : BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 6, 2025, 3:55:45 PM

Req ID: 250001TB

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans